Σ' αγαπώ
S' agapo
The English phrase "I love you" is translated into Greek as Σ' αγαπώ (S' agapo).
This phrase is an affirmation of romantic feeling. While the verb αγαπώ can also be used to express deep affection for friends or family, Σ' αγαπώ is the standard way to say "I love you" in most contexts.
Meaning: affirmation of romantic feeling (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a contraction of Σε αγαπώ, where Σε (you) is shortened to Σ' because it precedes the vowel in αγαπώ.
How does it change in a sentence?
The uncontracted form Σε αγαπώ is used when there is a pause or emphasis between the pronoun and the verb.
How do you pronounce it?
S' agapo
Did you know?
- While Σ' αγαπώ is for love, Greeks often use the phrase μου λείπεις which literally means 'you are missing from me' to express the longing part of loving someone.
- In English, the word 'agape' is often used to describe a selfless, spiritual love, which stems directly from the Ancient Greek root of αγαπώ.
- Ancient Greek had several different words for love, such as erōs for romantic passion and philía for deep friendship, whereas modern Greek primarily uses αγαπώ for both.
Examples in context
- Σ' αγαπώ πολύ!I love you very much!This sentence is useful for expressing how much you love someone using Σ' αγαπώ.Tatoeba #5348703 by Zeus, translation #9210303 by Nylez
- Γαλλία, σ' αγαπώ!France, I love you!This sentence shows how to direct the phrase toward a personified entity using Σ' αγαπώ.Tatoeba #5376756 by Zeus, translation #5276566 by Ricardo14
- Σ' αγαπώ παθιασμένα.I love you passionately.This sentence shows how to describe the intensity of your love using Σ' αγαπώ.Tatoeba #3003722 by mululatv, translation #9489132 by Nylez
- Σ' αγαπώ τόσο πολύI love you so much
- Σε ερωτεύομαιI'm in love with you
- Σ' αγαπώ από τα βάθη της καρδιάς μουI love you from the depths of my heart
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries αγαπώ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
